Matthew Dougherty, LMHC

Matthew Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. He brings six years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and major life changes. Matthew focuses on practical skills and clear goals so sessions feel useful from the start.

He centers sessions on what matters most to the individual. Conversations typically look at current problems, daily routines, and small steps that lead to better coping. Matthew aims to make communication simple and direct so people leave with actions they can try between meetings.

His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one tool to spot unhelpful thinking and develop new behavior patterns. He also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. When helpful, techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are added to build emotion regulation and motivation.

Matthew helps people facing relationship strain, grief, identity questions, workplace stress, parenting pressures, and struggles with substance use or eating and sleeping. He also addresses attention challenges, anger, and career-related decisions. Sessions are aimed at building skills and clearer choices rather than labeling or blame.

People who prefer straightforward feedback and practical strategies often find his style a good fit. He invites honest conversation and works collaboratively on measurable goals. Matthew offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online

Matthew uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating struggles. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s priorities so goals come from the client. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed, helping with intense feelings and impulsive reactions.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Matthew discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts the approach as progress is made. He encourages small experiments between sessions and checks in about what’s working or needs to change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit a short break. Live chat and text work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when messaging better fits a daily schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other responsibilities.